02 Aug 2026 23:53:09
On a separate point, I went to the BBC website at half time and the lead article was about how Liverpool had schooled us 2-0 in the first half. Full time 2-4.
And literally not a single article anywhere to be seen in the whole of the BBC Sport website. Tells you everything you need to know. Keep the faith. ALAW MOT.

1.) 03 Aug 2026
03 Aug 2026 07:07:13
By the powers of technology, I managed to tap into LFC TV and watch the game.

They were right that the first half from Leeds was poor: slow build-up, no press, overrun in midfield, and nothing dynamic happening down the flanks apart from a few runs from DJ, and Nmecha not pressing.

Their first goal was embarrassing from our POV, but we had a couple of chances from Nmecha.

Second half, wow, different story. First half we looked a Champo team. Second half we absolutely schooled them.

Borneau coming on for Sicknote Gudmondson made a difference, and he had a great game along with Rodon, and the new CB kid (long name, can't pronounce) controlled it (he is more than a £34m upgrade on Pascal, he is absolute quality) .



Wilson (who is fantastic and going to transform our attack) and Brenda on the flanks with DCL up front instantly changed the way we played. We pressed high and fast (like Liverpool did first half) , and looked dangerous throughout the second half.

The addition of Longstaff for Tanaka (who was out of his depth) changed the middle and controlled it comfortably. Longstaff must start more games alongside Amps and Stach, it works.

A great second half, deserved winners (even the Liverpool biased commentators said so) .

That’s the rest of the BBC article they left out.

2.) 03 Aug 2026
03 Aug 2026 07:35:19
Agree with that MG, Farke will see more or less the direction he needs to take when looking at that second half and the players he used.
As you already mentioned, Longstaff and Wilson will prove to be invaluable to us next season, and there are signs that Farke and his coaching staff are getting the better out of some players now.



I think, for both Liverpool and Leeds, it was a tale of two halves, but clearly I would be more worried as a Liverpool fan for next season, as their defensive structure doesn't look good in my mind.

3.) 03 Aug 2026
03 Aug 2026 08:10:06
I was thinking exactly the same, Matt - BBC report was all about Liverpool and a.n.other team.

Thanks for filling in the gaps, MG. :)

4.) 03 Aug 2026
03 Aug 2026 08:41:10
Agree, OP. Was at Anfield a few days ago and there are serious concerns there regarding their defence, particularly at CB, and Gomez has also picked up an injury in training. Van Dijk might be the only senior CB who's fit.


Wilson and Longstaff have shone and deserve to start.
Just need to clear out the ones we don't want, and add a bit more quality - 2 x keepers, FB, striker, and maybe a replacement midfielder for Tanaka.

5.) 03 Aug 2026
03 Aug 2026 09:26:44
Beating Liverpool is always gratifying.


But, bottom line, that was a friendly.. Liverpool had many defensive injuries, so were playing a depleted side in defence, especially.

They bossed the first half 2 nil.

Second half they changed 9 out of eleven players, and those changes disrupted them quite badly.. and they had a load of inexperienced young uns on the pitch.

6.) 03 Aug 2026
03 Aug 2026 10:00:25
So, a win against Liverpool, even though a friendly, means absolutely zilch in any footballing context.
I smell an agenda wafting up from your post, Baz.
Both teams are rusty, and both teams made a lot of changes.

7.) 03 Aug 2026
03 Aug 2026 10:09:39
'Absolutely zilch', OP? ...Your words, not mine.

8.) 03 Aug 2026
03 Aug 2026 10:12:49
..And, we brought on quite a few of our experienced/better players.

Good to see Dcl come on and score 2.

9.) 03 Aug 2026
03 Aug 2026 10:36:16
As has been said, only a friendly, but I would rather win it than lose it! It was very pleasing to see us score four goals in that second half. A bit worrying regarding Gudmondsson getting injured again. As Baz said, cover is required in his position, as he will miss games.

10.) 03 Aug 2026
03 Aug 2026 11:16:30
I wonder what your tune would have been if we had lost Baz?

I suspect, "that was a friendly" wouldn't have been in the conversation?

11.) 03 Aug 2026
03 Aug 2026 12:38:03
Maybe, Ani.. but just a giving balance to the debate.

12.) 04 Aug 2026
03 Aug 2026 23:02:27
My arse.

13.) 04 Aug 2026
04 Aug 2026 09:00:17
Indeed, OP! The old "balance" chestnut! Prime BS foundation for constant sniping at the club on every level.